Terracon

Senior Staff Engineer

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering.
  • Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety rules and guidelines on projects; report any issues to management.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work activities.
  • Deliver proposals and projects adhering to consistent quality standards.
  • Manage and execute small to medium-sized engineering projects, including more complex tasks.
  • Develop project scope for routine assignments and prepare related documentation.
  • Analyze data and conduct engineering calculations and analysis as needed.
  • Supervise field investigations and laboratory testing, ensuring accurate data evaluation.

Benefits

  • Access to a fleet of over 200 drill rigs and 140 accredited laboratories.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including support for obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
  • Engagement with innovative technologies, including AI solutions and predictive technologies in geotechnical consulting.
  • A collaborative team environment that values hands-on practice and innovation.
  • Nationwide reach, providing diverse project experiences across multiple sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Mid-level, experienced engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.
  • Develop the scope of work for routine projects.
  • Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents
  • Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis
  • Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data, development of recommendations.
  • Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
  • Work closely with senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.
  • Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
  • Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals for routine projects.
  • Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
  • Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
  • Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
  • Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
QualificationsRequirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required and ability to obtain a registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Preferred Certification:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.


About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

About Terracon

Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
Learn more about Terracon
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$800 million
NASDAQ

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